i-stop

Enabling Operation of the i-stop Function

The i-stop function becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.

• After engine warm-up.

• After starting the engine and driving once.

• All doors, liftgate, and hood are closed.

• The driver's seat belt is fastened.

• The air conditioner is not operated with the airflow mode in the position.

• The temperature control dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than maximum heating or maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.

• (Automatic climate control system)

  The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are nearly the same.

• The ambient temperature is not too low or too high.

• The atmospheric pressure is not low (when not driving at high altitudes).

• The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (the i-stop function may not operate even with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering wheel).

• The vehicle is not on a steep slope.

• The vehicle is not stopped suddenly.

• The vehicle is not driven in sport mode.

• The selector lever is in the D or M position (not in second gear fixed mode).

• The automatic transmission fluid has warmed up sufficiently.

• The automatic transmission fluid temperature is not abnormally high.

• (SKYACTIV-G)

  • The brake vacuum is sufficiently high.

  • The lead-acid battery is in good condition.

• (e-SKYACTIV G)

  • The temperature and the state of charge of the M Hybrid Battery are good.

  • The Integrated Starter-Generator (ISG) and regenerative braking are in good condition.

Operating the i-stop Function

(While vehicle is stopped)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)/Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) is not in use

1. Stop the vehicle.

   The i-stop function operates and the i-stop indicator light (green) turns on.

   When AUTOHOLD is operating, the i-stop function continues to operate even if you release the brake pedal.

2. Start driving the vehicle.

   The engine restarts.

MRCC with Stop & Go function/CTS is in use

1. When the vehicle is stopped by the stop and hold control of MRCC with Stop & Go function/CTS, the i-stop function operates and the i-stop indicator light (green) turns on.

2. Start driving the vehicle or press the RES switch on the steering switch.

   The engine restarts.

(While driving)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)/Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) is not in use

1. Decelerate the vehicle

   When the vehicle speed decreases to a certain speed or slower, the i-stop function operates and the i-stop indicator light (green) turns on.

2. Start driving the vehicle.

   The engine restarts.

MRCC with Stop & Go function/CTS is in use

1. When the vehicle speed decreases to a certain speed or slower by the MRCC with Stop & Go function/CTS, the i-stop indicator light (green) turns on.

2. Start driving the vehicle or press the RES switch on the steering switch.

   The engine restarts.

Stopping the Operation of the i-stop Function

The i-stop function stops and the i-stop OFF switch indicator light turns on.